savanna
nounfeminine/sɐˈvɐnɐ/medium
sa·va·na
Definition
A biome characterized by a landscape of tall grasses with scattered trees and shrubs, typical of tropical regions.
Lions are typical predators of the African savanna.
The savanna has a very pronounced dry season.
Common collocations
African savannasavanna landscapesavanna animals
Etymology
Do espanhol 'sabana', por sua vez do taíno 'zabana'.